dissidents

Cultural  

1. Persons who refuse to conform to prevailing political and social values.

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Example Sentences

Since the outbreak of the war of the Middle East, European countries have been on high alert for potential attacks on Iranian dissidents, Jewish places of worship and US-Israeli assets.

From Barron's

A man accused of organising a "shadow policing" operation on behalf of China has denied ordering surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.

From BBC

We also know that unarmed dissidents who have been willing to protest one of the world’s most brutal governments do not lack for courage.

From The Wall Street Journal

A trade office allegedly helped to eavesdrop on Chinese dissidents.

From The Wall Street Journal

A trade office allegedly helped to eavesdrop on Chinese dissidents.

From The Wall Street Journal